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13 November 1998 (USA) moreTagline:
He's Expecting You. morePlot:
A media mogul acts as a guide to Death, who takes the form of a young man to learn about life on Earth and in the process, fall in love with his guide's daughter. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
2 wins & 5 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(41 articles)
Surrogates (From Scorecard Review. 25 September 2009, 5:41 AM, PDT)
Brad Pitt's best-reviewed movies: What, no 'Meet Joe Black'?
(From EW.com - PopWatch. 21 August 2009, 2:13 PM, PDT)
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One of the best films of 1998, I can't praise this film enough! more (633 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Brad Pitt | ... | Joe Black / Young Man in Coffee Shop |
 | Anthony Hopkins | ... | William Parrish |
 | Claire Forlani | ... | Susan Parrish |
 | Jake Weber | ... | Drew |
 | Marcia Gay Harden | ... | Allison |
 | Jeffrey Tambor | ... | Quince |
 | David S. Howard | ... | Eddie Sloane |
| Lois Kelly-Miller | ... | Jamaican Woman |
| Jahnni St. John | ... | Jamaican Woman's Daughter |
| Richard Clarke | ... | Butler |
| Marylouise Burke | ... | Lillian |
| Diane Kagan | ... | Jennifer |
| June Squibb | ... | Helen |
| Gene Canfield | ... | Construction Foreman |
 | Suzanne Hevner | ... | Florist |
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Rated PG-13 for an accident scene, some sexuality and brief strong language.Parents Guide:
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178 minCountry:
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EnglishColor:
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1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
Canada:14 (Nova Scotia) | Canada:AA (Ontario) | Canada:G (Quebec) | Canada:PG (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba) | Iceland:L | Canada:14+ (Ontario) | South Korea:15 | Philippines:PG-13 | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Chile:14 | Finland:K-12 | France:U | Germany:6 (w) | Hong Kong:IIA | Hungary:14 | Netherlands:12 | Norway:7 | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:PG | Spain:T | Sweden:7 | Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) | UK:12 | USA:PG-13Fun Stuff
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Received a significant sales boost, as this was one of the first films the trailer for Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) was attached to. This resulted in the near legendary occurrence of people paying full fare just to see the trailer, as well as a projected boost of those who stayed through the movie. moreGoofs:
Continuity: In the coffee shop, Claire pours cream into her coffee three times, and puts sugar in twice. moreSoundtrack:
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I must admit to have been slightly hesistant when I first heard about Meet Joe Black because of the subject matter and its length, however I found this film to be superb.
The acting was believable, the cinematography of the film was well thought out and extremely picturesque. The soundtrack by Thomas Newman (the Shawshank Redemption) went from chilling to the most beautiful melodies that I have ever heard (giving, in my humble opinion, any classical composer a run for their money), adding an extra depth to this film.
There are no in-betweens in this film: you WILL either love or hate this film. However, I can say that this film is one of the most uplifting and life affirming movies that I have ever seen. It left me both moved and confident that the world was not such a bad place after all. Just like the Shawshank Redemption told us that hope is not a bad thing, so Meet Joe Black tells us that indeed love can conquer all better than Titanic ever could.